Julyssa Roaro ID’d as 18-Year-Old Girl Seriously Injured in Harris County Pedestrian Accident near Benjamin Davis High School and Spears Road

Harris County, Texas (October 24, 2022) – The 18-year-old girl who was seriously injured after she was struck by a vehicle Monday morning behind Benjamin Davis High School in north Harris County has been identified.

Julyssa Roaro, a senior at the high school, was walking to school with her younger brother near Spears Road in the Greenspoint area at about 7:00 a.m. when she was struck by a vehicle.

Authorities said Roaro and her younger brother were crossing the road outside a crosswalk when the accident occurred.

Roaro sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital. Her younger brother did not suffer any injuries.

The 17-year-old driver fled the scene but was later arrested by police. He was booked into jail and faced a felony charge of failing to stop and render aid.

It is still unknown if the teen driver was speeding at the time of the accident. Further details regarding the collision were immediately provided.

The accident remains under investigation.

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